Posted March 20, 2017
Genome editing is said to be the next generation of genetically engineered foods, and it may be even more problematic and dangerous than traditional GM foods, in large part because of the accessability of the technology. Scientist Kevin Esvelt of MIT called the technology so simple and easy to use that a teenager can do it in his or her garage, and already small companies have been cashing in on unwanted and unlabeled GMO food technology, including the makers of the new GMO apple. Read more.